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Fishing on the Hiawassee River

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:57:47 +0000

On your next visit to the North Georgia mountains, be sure to check out the Hiawassee River if you enjoy fishing. It is the premier trout river of the North Georgia Mountains. Fish include rainbow trout and brown trout. Be sure to check the Georgia fishing regulations for seasons. Make sure you talk to the locals in the area, they can give you tips for where to fish along the river as well as what to use for bait.

If you are looking for a private area right out your back door, check out www.hiawasseerivercamps.com for premier cabins on the Hiawassee River. These cabins are located 20 minutes north of Helen, GA.

Crane Creek Tomato Festival

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:51:27 +0000

Don’t miss the Annual Tomato Festival at Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, GA. Tickets will be sold at the door: adults $20, ages 13-20 $10, children under 12 free. Ticket price includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, lunch and admission to all of the activities.
If you have never been to Crane Creek Vineyard before, you definately need to check it out. The wines are delicious and the peaceful atmosphere reminds you that you are in the mountains.

For more information go to http://www.cranecreekvineyards.com

Don’t Miss Upcoming Concerts

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:08:56 +0000

If you are looking to catch some great concerts this year, look no further than the mountains! There are some great concerts coming. Here are a few worth mentioning:

8/14/2010 – Ricky Skaggs
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday August 14th Time (TBA)
Description: Sometimes in life, things come full circle. That’s the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a “recognized master” of one of America’s most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. Now the road has brought him back to where it all began – bluegrass music.
Costs: Tickets range from $35 to $45
Contact: For more information call 866-273-4615.

8/28/2010 – Diamond Rio
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday August 28th
Costs: Tickets range from $25 to $35.
Contact: For more information call 866-273-4615.

9/3/2010 – Hank Williams Jr.
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Friday September 3rd starting at 9:00 PM
Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

9/4/2010 – Lady Antebellum
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Saturday September 4th starting at 7:30 PM
Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

9/4/2010 – Labor Day Weekend Festival
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday September 4th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Description: Featuring: Tim Surrett and Balsam Range, The Hayes Family, Jimmy Blackwood and the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, The Singing Browns, The Rochesters, and The Inspirations.
Costs: TICKETS: $10-$20 9/5/2010 – Labor Day Weekend Festival
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Sunday September 5th from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Description: Featuring: The Primitives, The McKameys and The Inspirations
Costs: TICKETS: $10-$20

10/3/2010 – Jason Aldean
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Sunday October 3rd at 7:30 PM
Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

11/6/2010 – Larry The Cable Guy
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Saturday November 6th, Times are 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM
Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

11/27/2010 – Dirks Bentley
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Saturday November 27th starting at 7:30 PM
Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

12/17/2010 - Oak Ridge Boys
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Friday December 17th from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM and from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Description: The Oak Ridge Boys, with that unmistakable four-part harmony, have produced dozens of hit songs – including “You’re the One in a Million”, “I’m Settin’ Fancy Free”, “Sail Away”, and of course, “Elvira” – earned just about every industry accolade available, including Grammy, Dove, ACM, and CMA awards, and won millions of fans worldwide. Their newest albums, “The Boys are Back” and “The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey” are now available.
Costs: TICKETS: $15-$18

Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-in, August 12-14 in Hiawassee, GA

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:48:56 +0000

Don’t miss the annual Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-in Agusut 12th-14th in Hiawassee, GA. Come see lots of cars, crafts, food, music and more. For more information go to:

http://www.gammoonshinecruizin.com/

For information about the area check out:

http://blueridgemountainchamber.com/Hiawassee__GA.html

North GA Real Estate

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:27:03 +0000

If you are loving your visits to the North GA mountains, have you thought about investing in some real estate? A recent article from the Wall Street Journal states Helen, GA being one of the top locations for real estate. Read more about Helen and the area at:

http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925686483ros/roin59012290326

For more information on the entire area, check out www.blueridgemountainchamber.com

Don’t Miss the Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, GA

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:00:46 +0000

Don’t miss the upcoming Georgia Mountain Fair July 21-31 in Hiawassee, GA. Attactions include music, carnival rides, recipe contests, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and more. You don’t want to miss this good time this summer. There is a great musical act line up as well from Roy Clark, Brenda Lee, the Bellamy Brothers, and more! For more details, check out http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/

For lodging while in the area, go to www.smokymountainvacationstation.com

4th of July in Hiawassee, GA

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:47:34 +0000

Don’t miss some of the great activities going on in Hiawassee this 4th of July. There are great activities all weekend long.

Free Concert at Crane Creek Vineyards- Bulletproof. For more info go to www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Fireworks over Lake Chatuge from the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. For more info go to www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Boat Parade on Lake Chatuge- For more info call 706-896-4191
Concert at GA Mountain Fair- Ray Stevens- www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Cookout and Fireworks at Brasstown Valley Resort- For more info go to www.brasstownvalley.com
Enjoy your 4th of July this year and be safe!

Top 5 Reasons to Make the North Georgia Mountains your Summer Vacation Destination

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:46:59 +0000

Top 5 Reasons to Make the North Georgia Mountains your Summer Vacation Destination

Its affordable- In the North Georgia Mountains, your vacation budget can go a lot further. Some destinations will tie up your budget just in lodging, but the mountains have much more to offer. There are affordable lodging choices such as cabins, lake and mountain homes, condos, etc. Many of the great offerings of the mountains such as hiking, swimming, and admiring the gorgeous views are free!
Tons of Activities – the hardest part of this vacation is going to be choosing what to do! There is horseback riding, golf courses, the GA Wine Trail (8 wineries within 30-45 minutes) antiquing, hiking trails, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, boating, fishing, and more.
The Scenery- the views of the North Georgia Mountains are beautiful all year round, but the summer is a great time to see all the green trees on the mountains and the crystal clear rivers and lakes.
Lakes and Rivers- Just to name a few of the choices, you have Lake Chatuge, the Hiawassee River, Lake Nantahala, Chattahoochee River, and more.
Shopping and Restaurants- there are lots of great choices for dining in the area. Whether you are looking for fine dining or a family style restaurant, there are great choices. The shopping offerings have a little bit for everyone. There are gift shops, clothing stores, antique stores, restaurants and more.

For more information on specific locations and offerings, check out www.blueridgemountainchamber.com

Upcoming Concerts at Georgia Mountain Fair- Hiawassee, GA

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:41:34 +0000

Don’t miss the upcoming concerts at Georgia Mountain Fair.

Ray Stevens- July 3rd

Blake Shelton- July 16th

For more details go to:

http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/

The Corkscrew Cafe- Dahlonega, GA

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:32:01 +0000

While in Dahlonega a few weekends ago we enjoyed dinner at the Corkscrew Cafe. We had asked the locals the best place to eat for a special dinner (our anniversary) and they said without a doubt, we had to eat at the Corkscrew Cafe. We ran in the pouring rain to get their and were greeted by the staff as soon as they saw us running down the street. We started off with the Escargot and Oysters Rockefeller. We could have made a meal on just these appetizers. They were so good! The baked oysters were some of the best we had ever had and we have been spoiled on fresh seafood from living on the coast before. The salad and bread for the next course were great as well. The vinaigrette dressing with feta on top of the salad was a great treat. For dinner we had the Rib Eye and the Eggplant Mascarpone. The rib eye was phenomenal. The roasted garlic peppercorn cream sauce was a great touch to this perfectly cooked rib eye. The eggplant dish was delicious as well. The cheese made this light pasta dish rich with lots of flavor. We were stuffed and took dessert home. We enjoyed Tiramisu and and Oreo cheesecake. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dinner. The staff was great and the restaurant was packed, showing how great a restaurant this is. For more information go to:

http://www.thecorkscrewcafe.com/